tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56394242817358835492018-08-28T06:11:11.467-07:00Las Vegas Education EventsThis blog announces events and opportunities available to educators within the Las Vegas Valley. It does not list all events, instead focusing on those of most interest to the author, mainly events relating to social studies, educational technology, and general education events. The blog author, Dr. Christy Keeler, is available via her website at http://christykeeler.comChristy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-83075556487157790132010-01-06T11:38:00.000-08:002010-01-06T11:39:55.854-08:00Project Archeaology TrainingProject Archaeology, a BLM supported archaeology education organization, announces an online teachers' professional development workshop to show educators how to engage kids in learning through the processes of archaeology, using the Project Archaeology-designed curriculum Investigating Shelter. Engaging hands-on activities fulfill many core requirements such as social studies, science, mathematics, language arts and art while promoting citizenship, building personal ethics and character, and achieving deeper cultural understanding.<br /><br />The Eight-week Online Educator Workshop begins January 18, 2010. The course will incorporate 4 ½ hours per week of self-directed study and is geared towards upper elementary teachers, grades 3 - 6. The course costs $160.00 which includes the curriculum guide and 2 university credits. Interested teachers should contact Madlyn Runburg at 801-671-7713 or <a href="mailto:mrunburg@umnh.utah.edu">mrunburg@umnh.utah.edu</a> by January 8, 2010.Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-91840078223929366212009-05-26T12:57:00.000-07:002009-05-26T13:02:46.311-07:00Pay It Forward Foundation Mini-Grants"<span class="Headers">The <b>Pay It Forward Foundation</b> was established in September 2000 by author Catherine Ryan Hyde and others to educate and inspire students to realize that they can change the world, and provide them with opportunities to do so. By bringing the author's vision and related materials into classrooms internationally, students and their teachers are encouraged to formulate their own ideas of how they can pay it forward.</span>"<br /><br />The Foundation offers mini-grants (up to $500) to educators to assist in Pay It Forward endeavors. Application reviews occur twice a year—September 15th and February 15th—but grant applications are accepted year round. Contact the <a href="http://www.payitforwardfoundation.org/educators/mini-grant.html">Pay It Forward Foundation's Mini-Grant Explanation Website</a> for more details.Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-74444337866934975582009-03-10T09:29:00.000-07:002009-03-10T09:40:50.857-07:00Nevada Mining Workshop, April 6-8, 2009The Nevada Mining Association &amp; Nevada Division of Minerals will offer its annual Nevada Earth Science Education Workshop April 6th through 8th, 2009 at Cheyenne High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. Attendees will earn one PDE or UNLV credit and will receive:<br /><ul><li>Free classroom materials</li><li>Mine and Geology Tours</li><li>Master Teacher Track – with new material for teachers who have</li><li>attended the Workshop within the past four years</li><li>Geology From the Ground Up – for those new to teaching earth science</li></ul>Registration is $20 and REFUNDABLE at check in! If you are interested in receiving registration information for the Workshop, contact <a href="mailto:jriney@nevadamining.org">Joseph Riney</a> or <a href="http://nvmineraleducation.org/">apply online</a>.Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-25654904446263225032009-01-26T11:54:00.000-08:002009-01-26T12:27:06.036-08:00A Conversation with Lincoln (2/27/09)Celebrate Lincoln's Bicentennial by attending <span style="font-style: italic;">A Conversation With Lincoln</span> at the <a href="http://schools.ccsd.net/nwcta/">Northwest Career and Technical Academy</a> on Friday, February 27th from 5:00-8:00 PM. The program's theme is "Lincoln and Equality" and is open to the public. The celebration will include:<br /><ul><li>President Lincoln re-enactor</li><li>Lincoln scholar presentation by Bob Nylen (Nevada State Museum) </li><li>Civil War soldiers</li><li>Civil War artifacts, music, food</li><li>Student art, essays, documentary films</li><li>Opportunities to have photos taken with Lincoln</li></ul> Tickets are $3.00 at the door. For more information, contact <a href="mailto:jahinton@interact.ccsd.net">Jeff Hinton</a>.Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-30091070275089882002009-01-20T08:43:00.000-08:002009-01-20T08:46:42.234-08:00Teaching Primary Sources—A New Blog<a href="http://teachingprimarysources.blogspot.com/">Teaching Primary Sources</a> is a new blog dedicated to teaching methods for using primary sources and providing information about primary source learning opportunities in Southern Nevada. The site will include primary source sets, primarily using the <a href="http://www.loc.gov/index.html">Library of Congress</a> resources.Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-16265022915461042952009-01-20T08:41:00.000-08:002009-01-20T08:42:21.379-08:00Battleground Nevada—The Lincoln Bicentennial and Nevada<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0); font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Presented by the Nevada Council for History Education</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">with support from the Library of Congress (Teaching with Primary Sources) and </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">University of Northern Colorado and The College of Southern Nevada</span></span><span style="font-size: 100%;"><br /></span></div><br />This conference will prepare teachers to use primary sources available through the Library of Congress website to engage in students in history instruction. Activities include investigating the Library of Congress website and developing Lincoln activities for your classroom. The conference will offer lectures on Lincoln and Nevada as well as appearances by Civil War re-enactors (including President Lincoln).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Date:</span> Saturday, February 28, 2009<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Time: </span>8:00 AM – 5:00 PM<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Location:</span> College of Southern Nevada—West Charleston Campus (New Library Building I-101)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Limit:</span> 28 participants<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Participants Receive: </span>One-half credit from the Nevada Department of Education for re-certification, teaching materials, and lunch<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Registration Ends: </span>February 1, 2009<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Registration Process:</span> Email the below information to <a href="mailto:kckidinlv@hotmail.com">Dr. Linda Miller</a>, State Coordinator for the Nevada Council of History Education<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Preliminary Schedule of Events</span><br /></div><br />8:00 Registration/Get in Groups<br />8:15 Welcome/Introductions (Dr. Linda Miller, Nevada Council for History Education State Coordinator)<br />8:30 Encountering Primary Sources/Project Overview (Dr. Keeler)<br />8:45 Examining Primary Sources using the Library of Congress Website (Jeff Hinton)<br />9:30 Interpreting Library of Congress Materials—Nevada Focus (Dr. Miller)<br />10:00 Break<br />10:15 Interpreting Primary Sources/Pony Express and Nevada Statehood (Robert Nylen)<br />11:00 Lunch/Paired project discussions (Determine inquiry question)<br />11:45 Civil War Tents Observation (Nevada Civil War History Association)<br />12:30 Senator Stewart Chautauqua (Robert Nylen)<br />1:15 President Lincoln Chautauqua (William Peck)<br />2:00 Break<br />2:15 Integrating Primary Sources/Work on Projects (Dr. Keeler)<br />4:00 Present Projects<br />4:45 EvaluationsChristy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-58874994025974343642009-01-05T20:01:00.000-08:002009-01-05T20:15:27.506-08:00TerraCycling: Recycling in the Classroom<a href="http://www.terracycle.net/">TerraCycle</a> collects trash that would otherwise find its way to a landfill and, instead, uses those items to create new products. By mailing recyclables to the company (preferably in used containers), schools can earn approximately $0.02 per item. Some of the items they collect include:<br /><ul><li>Drink Pouches (e.g., Capri Sun)<br /></li><li>Cookie Wrappers (e.g., Oreo)</li><li>Corks<br /></li><li>Yogurt Containers (i.e., Stonyfield Farms)</li><li>Plastic Bottles (e.g., Coke)</li><li>Chip Containers (e.g., Wheat Thins)<br /></li></ul>This sounds like a great way for schools to teach eco-friendly concepts while making money.<br /><br />Schools sign-up to participate and are sent shipping labels and sometimes boxes in which they can mail the items to <a href="http://www.terracycle.net/">TerraCycle</a>.Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-87646915820124256412009-01-05T11:50:00.000-08:002009-01-05T12:21:37.740-08:00Gilder-Lehrman Institute of American History Summer Seminars for Teachers (Applications due 2/15/09)The <a href="http://gilderlehrman.org">Gilder Lehrman</a> Summer Seminars are designed to strengthen participants' commitment to high quality history teaching. Public, parochial, independent school teachers, and National Park Service rangers are eligible. These week-long seminars provide intellectual stimulation and a collaborative context for developing practical resources and strategies to take back to the classroom.<br /><br />Seminars participants receive:<br /><ul><li>Room and board</li><li>Books and teaching resources</li><li>Stipends of $400 (international seminar stipend of $500)</li></ul>Seminars are limited to thirty participants by competitive application with preference given to new applicants.<br /><br />To apply, visit <a href="http://gilderlehrman.org/teachers/seminars1.html">http://gilderlehrman.org/teachers/seminars1.html</a>.<br /><br />Application Deadline: February 15, 2009Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-179386193861491082008-12-30T19:53:00.000-08:002008-12-31T22:33:34.323-08:00CUE-SN Announces Its Annual Multimedia Festival (Projects due 3/31/09)<a href="http://www.cue-sn.org/">Computer-Using Educators of Southern Nevada</a> is now accepting invitations for its Sixth Annual Student Multimedia Festival Competition. The theme for this year's competition is "Explorations."<br /><br />Entry categories include grade level (K-5, 6-8, 9-12), media category (computer generated, audio/video), and entry category (subject-area, non-subject area).<br /><br />Applications are due March 31, 2009 and may be acquired <a href="http://www.cue-sn.org/UpcomingEvents/07MultimediaContest.htm">here</a>.<br /><br />Contact <a href="mailto:cochoa@interact.ccsd.net">Cynthia Ochoa</a> with questions regarding entries, judging, and the festival.Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-81766568017716315612008-12-30T19:41:00.000-08:002008-12-30T19:53:11.978-08:00CUE-SN Presents "CrazyTalk with Tanya Morrill" (1/13/09)The <a href="http://www.cue-sn.org/">Computer-Using Educators of Southern Nevada</a> , the newest affiliate of <a href="http://www.cue.org/">Computer-Using Educators, Inc.</a>, invites all to their meeting January 13 at <a href="http://atlas.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=internal&amp;addtohistory=&amp;latitude=fSNj%2bweFGobftm9uKVPb5w%3d%3d&amp;longitude=irZ8OJvN%2fMcd42Pzed5nYA%3d%3d&amp;name=Lorna%20Kesterson%20Elementary&amp;country=US&amp;address=231%20Bailey%20Island%20Dr&amp;city=Henderson&amp;state=NV&amp;zipcode=89074&amp;phone=702%2d799%2d6300&amp;spurl=0&amp;&amp;q=Lorna%20J%20kesterson%20Elementary%20School&amp;qc=Schools%20%28K%2d12%29">Kesterson ES</a> from 4:00-5:30 PM. See how student drawings, as well as portraits, can come alive and “talk” when narration is added using <a href="http://www.reallusion.com/crazytalk/">CrazyTalk</a>. The presenter, Tanya Morrill’s first-grade class captured a <a href="http://www.cue-sn.org/UpcomingEvents/07MultimediaContest.htm">CUE-SN MultiMedia Festival</a> award with this fun application.<br /><br />RSVP <a href="mailto:TMorril@interact.ccsd.net">Tanya Morrill</a> or <a href="mailto:Lynnk@interact.ccsd.net">Lynn Kiehlbauch</a> via <a href="http://ccsd.net">CCSD's</a> InterAct. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.cue-sn.org/">http://www.cue-sn.org</a> and click on "Free Local Trainings."Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-57213735408756922482008-11-03T13:30:00.000-08:002008-11-03T13:38:18.465-08:00The Nevada Women’s History Project Teacher of the Year Award (Due 2/1/09)The Nevada Women’s History Project, a non-profit statewide educational organization, announces its first Teacher of the Year Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize an outstanding teacher who promotes the roles and contributions of Nevada women in their classroom. They seek lesson plans or programs that promote the study of Nevada women. <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">Applications must be received by February 1, 2009</span>. The award will be presented at a Nevada Women’s History Project event in the North or the South depending on the location of the winner.<br /><ul><li>AWARD: The successful candidate will receive a $500 cash award. The winning lesson will also be published on the Nevada Women’s History Project website.</li><li>ELIGIBILITY: A candidate must teach in the state of Nevada and be a full time teacher in Grades 4-12.</li><li>BIOGRAPHICAL INTRODUCTION: The applicant must include a one-page autobiographical statement including his or her background, a complete history of where s/he has taught, when and what courses and a summary of teaching accomplishments and philosophy. The applicant should also refer to other history related activities in which s/he has participated and note any special awards received.</li><li> BRIEF INTRODUCTION: Prepare a one-page introduction to the lesson or program. Address the following:</li><ul><li>For whom is the lesson intended?</li><li>What is the purpose of the lesson?</li><li>How does it fit in the curriculum? </li><li>What history standards are covered?</li><li>How does it promote the study of Nevada Women?</li></ul><li>PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION: Prepare a 1-2 page narrative description of the program or project and how it advanced the study of Nevada Women and their contributions. Include relevant handouts as needed.</li><li>CONCLUSION: Write a one-page reflection on how the lesson or program succeeded in your class. What did your students learn about Nevada Women’s History? Including student work is encouraged.</li><li>THREE LETTERS OF SUPPORT: Include three letters of support (none more than two pages) written by individuals familiar with the applicant’s work.</li></ul>Deadline: Postmarked by February 1, 2009<br />Send five copies of application packet to <a href="mailto:kckidinlv@hotmail.com">Dr. Linda Karen Miller</a>, Nevada Women's History Project Chair.Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-78900937286413928032008-11-02T17:25:00.000-08:002008-11-02T17:28:37.689-08:00CUE-SN Presents "Google Docs Rock" (11/6/08)The CUE-SN presentation, delivered by Donna Levy and Charles Sinicki, will introduce the free technology tool revolutionizing collaboration. Come learn why Google Docs ROCK!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Date: Thursday, November 6, 2008</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Time: 4:00 p.m.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Location: Chaparral High School, Room 165A</span><br /><br /></div>Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-89755268603404443062008-10-27T12:33:00.000-07:002008-11-02T17:28:48.386-08:00Siemens "We Can Change the World" ChallengeDiscovery Education teamed with Siemens in the development and support of the "We Can Change the World" Challenge. The current round is open to middle school students. In 2009, the Challenge will open to K-5 applicants and in 2010, it will open to high school students.<br /><br />More information on the Challenge is available at <a href="http://siemens.discoveryeducation.com/">http://siemens.discoveryeducation.com/</a><br /><br />"The Siemens <span style="font-style: italic;">We Can Change the World Challenge</span> gives students the opportunity, tools and inspiration to become those agents of change. Beginning in fall 2008 through March 15, 2009, middle school student teams from across the country will be challenged to create sustainable, reproducible environmental improvements in their local communities.<br /><br />Top prizes will include a chance to appear on Discovery Network's Planet Green, a share in thousands of dollars in cash prizes, a one-in-a-lifetime Discovery Adventure trip and more."Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-75216616831587452652008-10-10T14:39:00.000-07:002008-10-10T14:43:28.798-07:00Google RISE Awards—Due December 1, 2008<strong style="font-weight: normal;">The Google RISE (Roots in Science and Engineering) Awards</strong> are designed to fund, promote and support science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and computer science education in the United States. Non-profit organizations, and university computer science faculty, staff, and student organizations are encouraged to apply. Special consideration will be given to programs that impact students from communities with longstanding underrepresentation in computing and technology (women, African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, people with disabilities) and economically disadvantaged students<br /><br />Programs ranging from formative ideas that explore learning concepts to fully tested models that are ready to be adopted and disseminated will be consider. Awarded funds may include a combination of monetary awards, volunteer resources, and in-kind donations with award amounts ranging from $500 - $15,000<br /><br />Applications for 2009 funding are due December 1, 2008. Awards will be announced mid-January 2009 <p>For more information, contact <a href="mailto:google-rise@google.com">google-rise@google.com</a></p>Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-30547603751803777962008-10-10T14:34:00.000-07:002008-10-10T14:38:06.010-07:00PCMall's Green Light Contest<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">WIN A "GREEN COMPUTER LAB" FOR YOUR SCHOOL!</span><br /><br />INSPIRE your middle and high school students to be leaders in the Green Schools movement and your school could win a state-of-the-art computer lab! The "Green Light Contest" essay competition, sponsored by PC Mall Gov, in partnership with HP, InFocus, and T.H.E. Journal is seeking entries from students in two categories: grades 5 - 8 and 9 - 12. In essays of 1,000 words or less students are asked to describe how they and their teachers can utilize technology to protect the environment. The grand-prize-winning composition will receive a 30-seat "green" computer lab for the author's school. Two additional first place<br />winners (one from each grade-level category) will each receive a "green" laptop and all winning essays will be published in T.H.E. Journal. Recognition of winners<br />will occur at FETC, January 21 - 24, in Orlando, FL.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(153, 51, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Application Deadline: December 1, 2008</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Essay and submission criteria are available online at: </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.1105info.com/t.do?id=1685344:7097764">http://www.1105info.com/t.do?id=1685344:7097764</a></div>Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-22478902588441162822008-10-10T14:30:00.000-07:002009-01-17T13:42:51.411-08:00Holocaust in Nevada—October Training<div class="modfield description editable flexContent rte" id="mf_itemGuid.48406abd0e3919.15024514" rel="itemGuid.48406abd0e3919.15024514"><p>From the <a href="http://nvholocausteducation.org/home">Holocaust in Nevada</a> webpage:<br /></p><p>"If you have just a day or two to teach about the Holocaust, what would be critical for your students to know about the Holocaust and what are the best instructional strategies for teaching that content? This conference will provide teachers with specific content, lessons, and instructional strategies for teaching students about the Holocaust. <strong>The training and materials are free. Free recertification credits available. Food will be provided!</strong></p><p><strong><br /></strong></p><div style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(153,51,0); TEXT-ALIGN: center">Location: Sig Rogich Middle School<br />Dates: Friday, October 24 from 4pm - 8pm<br />and Saturday, October 25 from 8am - 6pm<br /></div><br /><br />The deadline to register for the Southern Nevada teacher training is October 17, 2008. "<br /></div>Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-30872677835565765862008-10-05T16:29:00.000-07:002008-10-05T16:32:41.810-07:00Petco's Aquademics ProgramLocal Petco stores offer fish tanks for free to fourth and fifth grade teachers. They will bring the tank to your classroom along with lesson plans. The below information is available at <a href="http://www.petco.com/Content/Content.aspx?PC=aquademics&amp;Nav=538">http://www.petco.com/Content/Content.aspx?PC=aquademics&amp;Nav=538</a>:<br /><br />"Aquademics® is a hands-on, minds-on enrichment opportunity that brings learning to life for children, whether they are sitting in the classroom or gathered with family members around the aquarium in the living room.<br /><br /> Now it's easy to incorporate the fun of an aquarium into your 4th or 5th grade students' learning experience. <br /><br />Aquademics can help meet state learning standards in Science, Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Ecology, Writing and more.<br /><br /><b style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Lesson Plans</b><br />Use the aquarium to create interest in a range of subjects from biology to creative writing, from math to social studies and more.<br /><br /><b style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Resource Materials</b><br />Use materials such as worksheets to give each student the opportunity for a hands-on, minds-on learning experience.<br /><br /><b style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Cash for College</b><br />One of your students could win $1,000 to save for college!<br /><br /><b style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Special Offers</b><br />Money-saving offers are available for Aquademics teachers.<br /><br />Bring your class in to your local participating PETCO store for an unforgettable learning experience. Signups for the upcoming school year begin in August. For more information, visit your nearest <a href="http://www.petco.com/Page.aspx?PC=storelocator&amp;Nav=2">PETCO store</a>. "<br /><br />Each store has a limited number of tanks so teachers are encouraged to contact their local store as early as possible.Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-21222887749256553012008-10-02T16:59:00.000-07:002008-10-02T17:08:25.113-07:00Picturing America — An Initiative of the National Endowment for the HumanitiesFrom the National Endowment for the Humanities:<br /><br />"Picturing America, an exciting new initiative from the National Endowment for the Humanities, brings masterpieces of American art into classrooms and libraries nationwide. Through this innovative program, students and citizens will gain a deeper appreciation of our country’s history and character through the study and understanding of its art.<br /><br />Collectively, the masterpieces of American art featured in Picturing America, when used in conjunction with the Teachers Resource Book and program Website, help students experience the humanity of history and enhance the teaching and understanding of America’s past.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">What You Receive</span><br />40 high-quality, laminated reproductions (approximately 24” x 36”), an illustrated Teachers Resource Book, with activities organized by elementary, middle and high school levels. The resource book will help K-12 teachers use the images to teach core curriculum subjects such as: American history, social studies, civics, language arts, literature, science, math, geography, and music.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Other Resources</span><br />The Picturing America website, is a rich source of additional information and resources, including innovative lesson plans.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Who May Apply</span><br />Public, private, parochial, and charter and home school consortia (K-12), as well as public libraries in the United States and its territories.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">How to Apply</span><br />Go to the <a href="http://picturingamerica.neh.gov/">Picturing America website</a><br />From the Picturing America home page you may browse the gallery of images or go directly to the application by clicking on Apply Now and follow the simple directions.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Application Deadline:</span> </span> October 31, 2008"Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-41929160634071123222008-10-02T16:48:00.000-07:002008-10-02T16:55:52.031-07:00Southern Nevada Council for the Social Studies: Fall Social — October 16, 2008The Southern Nevada Council for the Social Studies will celebrate Social Studies their Fall Social and Membership Drive on October 16, 2008. Food, fun and festivities will occur at McMullan's Irish Pub (4650 West Tropicana, 702-247-7000) from 4:00-6:00 PM.<br /><br />There will be a raffle for all new members, as well as a raffle for all current members who bring a new member. RSVP to <a href="mailto:kjmull@interact.ccsd.net">Karlye Mull</a> by Monday, October 13, 2008.Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-4508027977811134792008-06-30T17:23:00.000-07:002008-11-19T18:38:32.905-08:00Innovative Project-Based Learning: From Kindergarten to College<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Presented by </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="mailto:christy@keelers.com">Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> and </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="mailto:hbrampton@interact.ccsd.net">Heather B. Rampton, M.Ed.</a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">at the National Educational Computing Conference, San Antonio 2008</span><br /></div><br /><br /><ol><li>View sample student-made project (<a href="http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=fb4a7ad7757fba080aa2">“Mixed-Up Chameleon”</a>)</li><li>Introduction and PBL overview</li><li>The Strategies</li><ol><li>Video Methods</li><ol><li>Adapting literature into first-person using video (“Mixed-Up Chameleon”) </li><li>Research-based video reports (“St. Patrick’s Day” — Not available online)</li></ol><li>Audio<span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span class="on" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link" onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);"></span></span></li><ol><li>Mock interviews (<a href="http://faculty.unlv.edu/ckeeler/Civil_War/ExemplaryStudentWork/Tomorsky_SimpsonBookReview.mp3">“Tomorsky’s Simpson Book Review”</a>)</li><li>Process practice songs (<a href="http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=ad00d59803e8f2bd8292">“Gravity”</a>)</li><li>“Day in the Life”</li><ol><li>Man-on-the-street (<a href="http://faculty.unlv.edu/ckeeler/Civil_War/ExemplaryStudentWork/Stover_NewYorkCityDraftRiots.mp3">“New York City Draft Riots"</a>)</li><li>Journal memoirs (<a href="http://faculty.unlv.edu/ckeeler/Civil_War/ExemplaryStudentWork/BryanKellerMoulson_CivilWarNurse.mp3">“Civil War Nurse”</a>)</li></ol><li>Content-based podcasts (<a href="http://faculty.unlv.edu/ckeeler/Civil_War/ExemplaryStudentWork/DigitalStories_MrJohnsonsClass.mp3">“Civil War Metaphors”</a>)</li></ol><li>Blogs</li><ol><li>Journaling (<a href="http://dowell.typepad.com/harriet_tubman/">“Harriet Tubman”</a>)</li><li>Daily homework (<a href="http://baula.edublogs.org/2008/05/07/logic/">“Baula’s Logic…”</a>)</li><li>e-portfolios (<a href="http://katiedennison.blogspot.com/">“Dennison’s Pre-service Teacher Portfolio”</a>)</li></ol><li>Digital Photography</li><ol><li>Scavenger hunts (<a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=5639424281735883549&amp;postID=450802797781113479#%20http://www.cue-sn.org/FreeTrainings/Geometry%20All%20Around%20Us.ppt%29">“Geometry”</a>)</li></ol><li>Page Layout Software</li><ol><li>Mock newspaper reports (<a href="http://faculty.unlv.edu/ckeeler/1930/ExemplaryStudentWork/Saia_BookReview.doc">“Saia’s 1930s Newspaper Book Review”</a>)</li><li>Tri-fold brochures (<a href="http://faculty.unlv.edu/ckeeler/1930/ExemplaryStudentWork/MichaelKuennenBrochureBookReview.doc">“Kuennen’s Book Review”</a>)</li></ol><li>Common Applications</li><ol><li>Virtual museums using slideshows (<a href="http://faculty.unlv.edu/ckeeler/Exemplary_Works/Modesitt_Housing_VM.ppt">“Native Americans of the Colonial Era”</a>)</li><li><a href="http://jc-schools.net/TUTORIALS/PPT-GAMES/">Slideshow-based games</a><br /></li></ol></ol><li>Brainstorming/Goal Setting</li><li>Closing</li></ol>Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-17964246618615619782008-05-06T21:23:00.000-07:002008-05-07T11:20:29.055-07:00Boulder City and Hoover Dam: Then and Now—Teaching and Writing Local HistoryThe Nevada Chapter of the National Council for History Education (co-sponsored by Arcadia Publishing) is offering a one day conference on teaching and writing about local history with historical foci on Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Boulder City.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Boulder City and Hoover Dam: Then and Now: </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Teaching and Writing Local History </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Boulder Dam Hotel and Forever Earth Cruise on Lake Mead</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">September 27, 2008</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Presented by the Nevada Council for History Education<br />Co-Sponsored by Arcadia Publishing<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Preliminary Schedule of Events</span><br /><br />7:45 Arrive at Green Valley Tech Center (pending bus transportation)<br />8:00 Depart for Boulder Dam Hotel<br />8:30 Arrive Boulder Dam Hotel<br />8:45 Introductions by Dr. Linda Karen Miller, Nevada Council for History Education State Coordinator<br />9:00 Senator Harry Reid (invited not confirmed) Importance of writing Local History: Discussing book on Searchlight<br />9:30 Gene Segerblom, former Nevada State Assemblywoman on past issues in Boulder City and Lynn Stewart, current Nevada Assemblyman and former Boulder City High School government teacher on current issues about Boulder City<br />10:00 Break<br />10:15 Mimi Rodden on Images of America: Boulder City<br />10:45 Arcadia Publishing on Writing Local History<br />11:00 Tour of Boulder Dam Hotel and Hoover Dam Museum<br />12:00 Lunch (Talk with author or publisher about writing)<br />12:45 Depart for Lake Mead and Forever Earth Boat or walking tour of Boulder City<br />1:00 On board Forever Earth** — Introduction Daphne Sweing, Program Manager Forever Earth, UNLV; Dr. Fran Campbell: CSN, Blacks in the Construction of Boulder Dam<br />1:30 National Park Service Presentation (will continue as we go to the Dam) by Kay Rohde, Chief of Interpretation at Lake Mead<br />3:30 Lessons from Forever Earth instructor or primary source lessons.<br />4:00 Wrap Up: What does the future hold?<br />5:00 Depart Boulder City<br /><br />Alternative Schedule: 1:00-4:00 Walking Tour of Boulder City: Observe changes then and now<br /><br />**The boat excursion is limited to 25 people. If there are more participants, then the others will go on the walking tour of Boulder City.<br /><br />Participants will receive:<br /><ul><li>Images of Boulder City by Mimi Rodden (First 25 only) ($20)</li><li>Lunch: ($15)</li><li>Boat ride</li><li>One year membership in Nevada Council for History Education ($15)</li><li>One year membership in National Council for History Education ($30)</li><li>Recertification credit from the Nevada Department of Education</li><li>Lesson plans and resources</li></ul>For information or an application, contact <a href="mailto:kckidinlv@hotmail.com">Dr. Linda Miller</a>.Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-41292893553262058472008-05-06T10:29:00.000-07:002008-05-06T10:39:25.767-07:00Google Teacher AcademyThis was sent my Mike Lawrence of the Computer Using Educators sent hte following message:<br /><br />"Since today is National Teacher Day, we thought it would be the perfect day to announce that Google's FREE training program for K-12 educators is back at the Google headquarters! Outstanding educators from across the country (and beyond!) are encouraged to apply for the Google Teacher Academy taking place on Wed, June 25, 2008.<br /><br />The GTA is an intensive, one-day event (8:30am-7:30pm) where participants get hands-on experience with Google's free products and other technologies, learn about innovative instructional strategies, collaborate with exceptional educators, and immerse themselves in an innovative corporate environment. Upon completion, GTA participants become Google Certified Teachers who share what they learn with other K-12 educators in their local region.<br /><br />50 outstanding educators from across the country will be selected to attend the GTA based on their passion for teaching, their experience as leaders, and their use of technology in K-12 settings. Each applicant is REQUIRED to produce and submit an original one-minute video, and applications for the event in Mountain View are due on May 28, 2008. Please use Google Video or YouTube to post these original videos. Participants must provide their own travel, and if necessary, their own lodging. Though we will give preference to K-12 educators within a 90-minute local commute of an Academy event, anyone may apply.<br /><br />Learn more about the program and the application at: <a href="http://www.google.com/educators/gta.html">http://www.google.com/educators/gta.html</a>"Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-87466840255480510932008-05-06T10:21:00.000-07:002008-05-06T10:27:55.117-07:00Southern Nevada Council for the Social Studies - Spring Fling - May 20, 2008The SNCSS will have its Spring Fling on May 20, 2008 at McMullan's Irish Pub (4650 W. Tropicana, Las Vegas, Nevada). The banquet and social will include delivery of the "Best Of" social studies teacher awards, raffle prizes, food and drink, and trivia. The cost is $20 at the door for non-members (includes one year membership fee) and free for members.<br /><br />The evening is sponsored by <a href="mailto:richard.coop@hrw.com">Rick Coop</a> of Holt, Rinehart, and Winston Publishing and will begin at 4:30 PM. Please RSVP to <a href="mailto:kjmull@interact.ccsd.net">Karlye Mull</a>.Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-50853144676934745832008-04-15T09:50:00.000-07:002008-04-15T09:57:28.333-07:00PBS Content at iTunes UOn Friday, iTunes added PBS content to iTunes U (available by going to iTunes, selecting the "iTunes Store," clicking on "iTunes U," and using the "Beyond Campus" menu). The content includes teaching support videos and instructional content from KQED, WETA, WNET thirteen, WGBH, and more. Video clips that illustrate science, geography or history (including segments from Ken Burns' documentary <span style="font-style: italic;">The War</span>) are accompanied by PDF lesson plans and educator's guides!Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5639424281735883549.post-33672295962654512422008-04-10T12:51:00.000-07:002008-04-10T12:54:26.081-07:00Students and Teachers Mash It Up in eInstructionTM’s “Content Meets Technology” SweepstakesFrom <a href="mailto:christy@dittoepr.com">Christy Oberly</a>:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Classroom technology leader to give away over $25,000 in interactive technology; asks students and teachers to collaborate on nationwide Google Maps mashup</span><br /></div><br />Denton, TX – April 8, 2008 – Merging content with technology when they joined forces in December, eInstruction™ and the former Interwrite Learning™ today announced “Content Meets Technology”, a first-of-its-kind sweepstakes that asks teachers and students to submit, using 250 characters or less, their vision of the role of technology in education. Those thoughts will then post to an interactive Google Map mashup on the eInstruction site. The “mashup” of Google Maps (technology) and the student/teacher collaborations (content) is designed to mirror the merger of eInstruction and Interwrite Learning.<br /><br />The student/teacher submissions, which will only be required for posting to the map, should highlight classroom achievements made possible by the use of technology or focus on the benefits of a technology-empowered classroom. The work, along with the name of the school, the grade, and the teacher’s name, will appear on a Google Map of the world on the sweepstakes’ Web site at www.contentmeetstechnology.com.<br /><br />“The combination of eInstruction and Interwrite Learning helps make teaching and learning fun and interactive in a whole new way,” said Lisa O’Masta, Vice President of Marketing for eInstruction. “We’re celebrating this merger by asking teachers and students to participate in a groundbreaking, educational exercise that is itself a metaphor for the tremendous possibilities available when great content and great technology come together.”<br /><br />Winners will be awarded an interactive makeover prize package that consists of:<br /><br />Interwrite Workspace with ExamView™ reader. The award-winning, easy-to-use software enables educators to create, save and share engaging, interactive lessons with a gallery of digital images and annotation tools that can be used with any application. Workspace provides one-click integration with CPS, eInstruction’s popular student response systems.<br />Interwrite Board™. Teaching from the front of the classroom has never been this fun before. The Interwrite Board combined with Interwrite Workspace gives you the power to control your computer from the front of the class. Your students will be on their best behavior with the chance to come to the board.<br />Interwrite Pad™. Combined with Workspace, the wireless Interwrite Pad is a powerful teaching tool that enables educators to easily control their computer and instructional resources from anywhere in the classroom. Used by over 50,000 teachers worldwide, this dependable, durable pad is a must in every classroom.<br />32-Pad CPS RF Clicker System. Engage every child in class material by creating an interactive learning environment in your classroom. Students who normally remain silent in class can now answer every question without fear of embarrassment. Join the 150,000 teachers who now spend less time grading and more time teaching. CPS simplifies taking attendance, grading tests and quizzes, creating lessons, and generating personalized reports automatically!<br />One year subscription to ExamView Learning Series™. A collection of over 9,500 unique high-quality standards-aligned questions that work in conjunction with the ExamView Suite. Over 50 leading publishers also create and distribute ExamView-formatted questions with over 5,000 elementary, middle school, high school, and post-secondary textbooks.<br />Epson PowerLite 400W Projector. Ideal for widescreen computers and interactive whiteboards, this 3LCD short-throw projector with WXGA resolution reduces shadows, simplifies installation, and provides 30 percent larger images than standard 4:3 projectors. It can project an 87 inch widescreen (16:10) image from just 3.4 feet away. The 3LCD optical engine, the world’s number one projection display technology, provides vibrant color and incredible image quality and unsurpassed reliability.<br />Epson Short-throw Projector Wall Mount. This projector wall mount enables quick, efficient and low cost installation of short-throw projectors. It allows presenters to fully utilize an interactive whiteboard (IWB) or screen without creating shadows or having light from the projector shine in their eyes.<br />Free installation and online training.<br /><br />The contest will name one winner from the following three grade level segments: kindergarten through fifth; sixth through eighth; and ninth through twelfth. The sweepstakes is not limited to users of eInstruction or Interwrite Learning products. It is open to all teachers and students in the United States.<br /><br />To encourage participation in the Google Map mashup, eInstruction will provide those teachers a referral bonus: for each teacher they successfully refer, they will receive an additional chance to win (total chances per teacher are capped at eleven per single entry).<br /><br />All participants will submit their work by going to www.einstruction.com and clicking the “Content Meets Technology” link. The sweepstakes begins on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 and ends on Thursday, May 13, 2008. Winners will be chosen randomly from each grade category and announced on Monday, May 19, 2008.<br /><br />The Content Meets Technology Sweepstakes arrives on the heels of Interwrite Learning’s 2007 Video Makeover Contest, in which more than 220 classes submitted music parody videos. The success of that contest has prompted eInstruction to schedule the second annual music parody contest; teachers and students can begin submitting their musical collaborations September 9, 2008.<br /><br />For further information on the sweepstakes and eInstruction, please visit <a href="http://www.einstruction.com">http://www.einstruction.com</a>. For more information on Interwrite Learning, visit <a href="http://www.interwritelearning.com">http://www.interwritelearning.com</a>.Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.com0